In short
- A healthy breakfast can set you up for a day of nutritious eating.
- Reduced appetite on Wegovy can make choosing a nutritious breakfast more challenging.
- The article provides recipes for fruit porridge, vanilla-berry chia pudding and a breakfast banana split.
If you’re trying to lose weight, a healthy breakfast can set you up for a day of nutritious eating.
But if you’re on GLP-1 weight loss medication like Wegovy or Mounjaro, which acts as an appetite suppressant, you probably won’t feel hungry like you used to. This can make choosing a nutritious breakfast a challenge.
So if you don’t know what to eat – or you’re fed up of eating the same breakfast – try one of these three options instead. (Bonus: they can help alleviate common side effects of weight loss jabs.)
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- Porridge with fresh fruit
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- Chia seed pudding
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- Breakfast banana split
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Porridge with Fresh Fruit
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- 1 portion
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Ingredients
For the oatmeal:
- 45g rolled oats (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
- 240 ml milk (dairy or plant-based) (equivalent to 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- A pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 75g mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or your choice)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats and milk.
- Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and stir.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the oatmeal and stir again.
- Pour the hot oatmeal into a serving bowl.
- Add toppings: Mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) over the oatmeal. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or your choice) on top of the berries.
- Finish by sprinkling a pinch of cinnamon over the entire bowl.
Recipe 2 of 3
Vanilla-Berry Chia Seed Pudding
- Serves
- 1 portion
Ingredients
- 60g chia seeds
- 230ml semi skimmed milk (or any plant based milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 80g mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Method
- In a bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like consistency.
- Before serving, give the chia pudding a good stir to ensure an even texture.
- Wash and prepare the mixed berries.
- In serving glasses or bowls, layer the chia pudding with the mixed berries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of freshness and aroma.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy vanilla-berry goodness of this simple and nutritious chia seed pudding.
- Feel free to customise this recipe by adding your favourite toppings such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or a dollop of Greek yoghurt for extra creaminess. This versatile pudding is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients!
Recipe 3 of 3
Breakfast Banana Split
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- 1 portion
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Ingredients
- 1 banana – peeled and halved
- 2 scoops of natural yoghurt, frozen (avoid reduced-fat varieties)
- 1 tsp nut butter of choice
- 1 tsp jam or marmalade of choice
- 1 tbsp granola
- 1 tbsp oats
Optional:
- Handful of berries, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 20g dark chocolate, grated
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted nuts
Method
- Prepare the banana – peel and halve the banana lengthwise. One slice should have the nut butter spread across the flat edge, the other your jam or marmalade of choice. Place in a large bowl.
- Add the frozen yoghurt – top the banana with the two scoops of frozen yoghurt. Sprinkle with the granola and oats.
- Top with the optional ingredients – top the split with optional ingredients and enjoy!
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